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QUESTION 1

Which IIT launches full-fledged b.tech in artificial intelligence?

IIT Bombay

IIT Roorkee

IIT Hyderabad

IIT Mandi

IIT Jammu

Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H) has announced the launch of a full-fledged bachelor’s programme in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology from the new academic session, a first for the country and only the third globally.

QUESTION 2

The 15th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas begins at _______.

Varanasi

Lucknow

Allahabad

Kanpur

Moradabad

The 15th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas begins at Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh. The 3 day event is being organised in Varanasi for the first time. The theme this year is, ‘Role of Indian Diaspora in building New India’. Several world leaders of Indian origin, including the Chief Guest Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Prime Minister of Mauritius, will take part in the event and share their insights on the theme.

QUESTION 3

Which Brazilian city named as 1st world capital of architecture for 2020?

Salvador

Manaus

Fortaleza

Recife

Rio de Janeiro

The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has named the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro as the World Capital of Architecture for 2020. Rio will be the first city to receive the title under a programme launched together by UNESCO and the International Union of Architects (UIA) in November 2018. The city beat Paris and Melbourne to get the position.

QUESTION 4

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has set up what number of members working group under the Chairmanship of former SEBI chief UK Sinha to go into the concept of ‘Group Insolvency’ and suggest a suitable framework?

12

14

11

17

10

The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has set up an 11-member working group under the Chairmanship of former SEBI chief UK Sinha to go into the concept of ‘Group Insolvency’ and suggest a suitable framework. This Working Group has been tasked to submit a report — within two months — recommending a complete regulatory framework to facilitate insolvency resolution and liquidation of corporate debtors in a Group.

QUESTION 5

Which Indian-american presented with Rosa Parks Trailblazer award?

Gurinder Singh Khalsa

Sherman Alexia

Louise Erdrich

Devon A. Mihesuah

None of these

The Indian-American Sikh Gurinder Singh Khalsa, 45, who lives in Fishers of Indiana, US was presented with the prestigious 2019 Rosa Park Trailblazer award after being selected for champions of the diversity by the Indiana Minority Business Magazine.

QUESTION 6

Swedish Prime Minister ______ re-elected for second term.

Donald Trump

Alain Berset

Stefan Lofven

Justin Trudeau

None of these

The Swedish Parliament approved Stefan Lofven as Prime Minister for a second four-year term. A total of 115 MPs voted yes, 153 voted no and 77 abstained. To be elected, Lofven did not need to secure a majority of the vote. As long as fewer than 175 of the 349-member parliament voted against him, he would be elected.

QUESTION 7

Where was the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, a super-speciality public hospital built at a cost of Rs 750 crore, inaugurated on 17th January 2019?

Ahmedabad, Gujarat

Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh

Ranchi, Jharkhand

Dispur, Assam

None of these

On 17th January 2019, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Medical Sciences and Research a super-speciality public hospital in Ahmedabad, Gujarat which will strengthen the efforts to provide quality healthcare to the poor. The institute which is built by Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation at the cost of Rs 750 crore, is equipped with all modern amenities including an air ambulance and is linked with Ayushman Bharat to provide services at an affordable price.

QUESTION 8

What was the theme of the 9th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Summit held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, from 18th to 20thJanuary 2019?

Towards a Better India

Shaping a new India

Innovation and Development

Digital India

None of these

On 17th January 2019, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi embarked on a three day visit to Gujarat. He participated in various events and also inaugurated the ninth edition of the flagship bi-annual global investors summit Vibrant Gujarat. The Theme of the 9th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Investors Summit 2019 was “Shaping a new India”. The Visit concluded on 19th January 2019. On 18th January 2019, the 9th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Summit was inaugurated by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi at Mahatma Mandir Exhibition cum Convention Centre in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The three-day investors’ meet will last till 20thJanuary 2019.